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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.48, 189.66 and 61.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.48, 189.66 and 61.43 is: 92.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.48 : 189.66 = 61.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.48/189.66 = 61.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.48x = 189.66 × 61.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.48x = 11,650.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,650.81/126.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.12

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