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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 189.98 and 61.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 189.98 and 61.69 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 189.98 = 61.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/189.98 = 61.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 189.98 × 61.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 11,719.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,719.87/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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