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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.05, 682.51 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.05, 682.51 and 126 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.05 : 682.51 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.05/682.51 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.05x = 682.51 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.05x = 85,996.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,996.26/455.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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