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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.47, 189.68 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.47, 189.68 and 35.17 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.47 : 189.68 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.47/189.68 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.47x = 189.68 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.47x = 6,670.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,670.96/126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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