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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.65, 189.99 and 44.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.65, 189.99 and 44.39 is: 66.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.65 : 189.99 = 44.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.65/189.99 = 44.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.65x = 189.99 × 44.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.65x = 8,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,433.66/126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.59

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