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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.07, 682.60 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.07, 682.60 and 126.03 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.07 : 682.60 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.07/682.60 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.07x = 682.60 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.07x = 86,029.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,029.31/455.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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