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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 189.83 and 58.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 189.83 and 58.06 is: 87.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 189.83 = 58.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/189.83 = 58.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 189.83 × 58.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 11,021.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,021.53/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.10

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