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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 189.74 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 189.74 and 53.47 is: 80.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 189.74 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/189.74 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 189.74 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 10,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,145.77/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.18

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