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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 189.30 and 103.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 189.30 and 103.52 is: 155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 189.30 = 103.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/189.30 = 103.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 189.30 × 103.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 19,596.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,596.34/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.53

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