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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 450.66, 675.99 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 450.66, 675.99 and 126.03 is: 189.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    450.66 : 675.99 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    450.66/675.99 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    450.66x = 675.99 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    450.66x = 85,195.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,195.02/450.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.05

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