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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 189.78 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 189.78 and 45.40 is: 68.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 189.78 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/189.78 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 189.78 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 8,616.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,616.01/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.07

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