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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 188.83 and 102.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 188.83 and 102.85 is: 153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 188.83 = 102.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/188.83 = 102.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 188.83 × 102.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 19,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,421.17/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.99

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