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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.65, 189.93 and 54.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.65, 189.93 and 54.47 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.65 : 189.93 = 54.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.65/189.93 = 54.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.65x = 189.93 × 54.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.65x = 10,345.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,345.49/126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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