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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 189.86 and 45.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 189.86 and 45.41 is: 68.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 189.86 = 45.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/189.86 = 45.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 189.86 × 45.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 8,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,620.37/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.08

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