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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 189.02 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 189.02 and 82.68 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 189.02 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/189.02 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 189.02 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 15,628.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,628.17/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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