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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 189.87 and 35.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 189.87 and 35.29 is: 52.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 189.87 = 35.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/189.87 = 35.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 189.87 × 35.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 6,700.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,700.62/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.93

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