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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.51, 189.77 and 39.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.51, 189.77 and 39.85 is: 59.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.51 : 189.77 = 39.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.51/189.77 = 39.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.51x = 189.77 × 39.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.51x = 7,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562.33/126.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.78

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