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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 190.04 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 190.04 and 45.59 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 190.04 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/190.04 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 190.04 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 8,662.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,662.75/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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