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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.90, 190.35 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.90, 190.35 and 45.74 is: 68.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.90 : 190.35 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.90/190.35 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.90x = 190.35 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.90x = 8,705.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705.66/126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.60

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