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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 190.54 and 54.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 190.54 and 54.85 is: 82.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 190.54 = 54.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/190.54 = 54.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 190.54 × 54.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 10,451.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,451.12/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.33

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