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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 189.88 and 44.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 189.88 and 44.32 is: 66.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 189.88 = 44.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/189.88 = 44.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 189.88 × 44.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 8,414.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,414.31/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.48

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