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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.40, 189.60 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.40, 189.60 and 35.10 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.40 : 189.60 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.40/189.60 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.40x = 189.60 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.40x = 6,654.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,654.93/126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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