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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 189.96 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 189.96 and 54.60 is: 81.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 189.96 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/189.96 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 189.96 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 10,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371.82/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.85

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