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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.46, 189.72 and 61.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.46, 189.72 and 61.48 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.46 : 189.72 = 61.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.46/189.72 = 61.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.46x = 189.72 × 61.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.46x = 11,663.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,663.99/126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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