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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 189.79 and 57.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 189.79 and 57.19 is: 85.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 189.79 = 57.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/189.79 = 57.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 189.79 × 57.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 10,854.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,854.09/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.75

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