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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.64, 189.92 and 41.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.64, 189.92 and 41.12 is: 61.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.64 : 189.92 = 41.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.64/189.92 = 41.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.64x = 189.92 × 41.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.64x = 7,809.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809.51/126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.67

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