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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.46, 189.66 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.46, 189.66 and 45.30 is: 67.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.46 : 189.66 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.46/189.66 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.46x = 189.66 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.46x = 8,591.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,591.60/126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.94

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