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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.51, 189.54 and 75.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.51, 189.54 and 75.03 is: 112.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.51 : 189.54 = 75.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.51/189.54 = 75.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.51x = 189.54 × 75.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.51x = 14,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,221.19/126.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.41

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