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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 190.52 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 190.52 and 45.86 is: 68.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 190.52 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/190.52 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 190.52 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 8,736.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,736.07/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.79

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