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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 189.99 and 54.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 189.99 and 54.51 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 189.99 = 54.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/189.99 = 54.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 189.99 × 54.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 10,356.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,356.35/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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