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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.64, 189.98 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.64, 189.98 and 35.34 is: 53.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.64 : 189.98 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.64/189.98 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.64x = 189.98 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.64x = 6,713.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713.89/126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.02

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