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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 189.51 and 61.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 189.51 and 61.35 is: 91.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 189.51 = 61.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/189.51 = 61.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 189.51 × 61.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 11,625.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,625.67/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.96

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