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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 190.08 and 45.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 190.08 and 45.57 is: 68.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 190.08 = 45.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/190.08 = 45.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 190.08 × 45.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 8,661.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661.95/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.39

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