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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.98, 190.55 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.98, 190.55 and 54.84 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.98 : 190.55 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.98/190.55 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.98x = 190.55 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.98x = 10,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,450.61/126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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