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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 190.08 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 190.08 and 45.54 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 190.08 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/190.08 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 190.08 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 8,656.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,656.24/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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