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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 189.27 and 102.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 189.27 and 102.33 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 189.27 = 102.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/189.27 = 102.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 189.27 × 102.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 19,368.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,368.00/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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