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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.12, 676.60 and 126.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.12, 676.60 and 126.52 is: 189.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.12 : 676.60 = 126.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.12/676.60 = 126.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.12x = 676.60 × 126.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.12x = 85,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,603.43/451.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.76

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