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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 189.92 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 189.92 and 45.44 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 189.92 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/189.92 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 189.92 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 8,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,629.96/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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