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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.62, 189.98 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.62, 189.98 and 45.50 is: 68.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.62 : 189.98 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.62/189.98 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.62x = 189.98 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.62x = 8,642.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642.91/126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.26

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