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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.50, 189.75 and 35.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.50, 189.75 and 35.20 is: 52.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.50 : 189.75 = 35.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.50/189.75 = 35.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.50x = 189.75 × 35.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.50x = 6,678.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,678.87/126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.80

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