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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 189.46 and 54.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 189.46 and 54.26 is: 81.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 189.46 = 54.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/189.46 = 54.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 189.46 × 54.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 10,280.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,280.10/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.32

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