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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.43, 189.68 and 45.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.43, 189.68 and 45.26 is: 67.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.43 : 189.68 = 45.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.43/189.68 = 45.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.43x = 189.68 × 45.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.43x = 8,584.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,584.45/126.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.90

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