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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.51, 189.63 and 45.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.51, 189.63 and 45.32 is: 67.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.51 : 189.63 = 45.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.51/189.63 = 45.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.51x = 189.63 × 45.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.51x = 8,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,593.08/126.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.92

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