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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.57, 189.83 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.57, 189.83 and 61.58 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.57 : 189.83 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.57/189.83 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.57x = 189.83 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.57x = 11,688.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,688.47/126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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