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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.46, 189.72 and 45.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.46, 189.72 and 45.31 is: 67.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.46 : 189.72 = 45.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.46/189.72 = 45.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.46x = 189.72 × 45.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.46x = 8,596.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,596.21/126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.98

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