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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.65, 189.98 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.65, 189.98 and 54.56 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.65 : 189.98 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.65/189.98 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.65x = 189.98 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.65x = 10,365.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,365.31/126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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