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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 189.57 and 54.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 189.57 and 54.25 is: 81.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 189.57 = 54.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/189.57 = 54.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 189.57 × 54.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 10,284.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,284.17/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.35

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