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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 675.90 and 126.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 675.90 and 126.02 is: 189.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 675.90 = 126.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/675.90 = 126.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 675.90 × 126.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 85,176.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,176.92/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.00

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