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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 189.86 and 61.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 189.86 and 61.62 is: 92.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 189.86 = 61.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/189.86 = 61.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 189.86 × 61.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 11,698.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,698.65/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.29

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