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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.05, 188.93 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.05, 188.93 and 68.13 is: 102.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.05 : 188.93 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.05/188.93 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.05x = 188.93 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.05x = 12,871.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,871.80/126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.12

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