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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 189.88 and 53.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 189.88 and 53.49 is: 80.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 189.88 = 53.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/189.88 = 53.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 189.88 × 53.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 10,157.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,157.26/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.19

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