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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 451.32, 676.89 and 126.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 451.32, 676.89 and 126.61 is: 189.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    451.32 : 676.89 = 126.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    451.32/676.89 = 126.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    451.32x = 676.89 × 126.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    451.32x = 85,701.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,701.04/451.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.89

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