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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.49, 189.79 and 53.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.49, 189.79 and 53.40 is: 80.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.49 : 189.79 = 53.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.49/189.79 = 53.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.49x = 189.79 × 53.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.49x = 10,134.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134.79/126.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.12

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