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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.79, 190.08 and 54.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.79, 190.08 and 54.56 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.79 : 190.08 = 54.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.79/190.08 = 54.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.79x = 190.08 × 54.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.79x = 10,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,371.24/126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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