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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 189.60 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 189.60 and 35.13 is: 52.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 189.60 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/189.60 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 189.60 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 6,659.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,659.98/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.68

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