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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 189.90 and 35.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 189.90 and 35.30 is: 52.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 189.90 = 35.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/189.90 = 35.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 189.90 × 35.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 6,703.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,703.94/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.95

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