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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 189.83 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 189.83 and 45.50 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 189.83 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/189.83 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 189.83 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 8,636.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,636.43/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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