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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 190.08 and 45.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 190.08 and 45.58 is: 68.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 190.08 = 45.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/190.08 = 45.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 190.08 × 45.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 8,663.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663.85/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.31

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