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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 190.28 and 44.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 190.28 and 44.60 is: 66.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 190.28 = 44.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/190.28 = 44.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 190.28 × 44.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 8,485.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485.31/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.88

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