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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 190.35 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 190.35 and 45.76 is: 68.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 190.35 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/190.35 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 190.35 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 8,710.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,710.42/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.62

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