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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 188.45 and 100.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 188.45 and 100.48 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 188.45 = 100.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/188.45 = 100.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 188.45 × 100.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 18,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,935.46/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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