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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.05, 189 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.05, 189 and 68.25 is: 102.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.05 : 189 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.05/189 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.05x = 189 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.05x = 12,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,899.25/126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.33

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