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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 190.11 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 190.11 and 45.61 is: 68.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 190.11 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/190.11 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 190.11 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 8,671.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,671.68/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.41

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