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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 189.48 and 102.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 189.48 and 102.32 is: 153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 189.48 = 102.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/189.48 = 102.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 189.48 × 102.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 19,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,387.59/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.77

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