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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.18, 676.82 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.18, 676.82 and 126.54 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.18 : 676.82 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.18/676.82 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.18x = 676.82 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.18x = 85,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,644.80/451.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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