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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.41, 189.69 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.41, 189.69 and 45.26 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.41 : 189.69 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.41/189.69 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.41x = 189.69 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.41x = 8,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,585.22/126.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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