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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 189.69 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 189.69 and 102.30 is: 153.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 189.69 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/189.69 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 189.69 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 19,405.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,405.29/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.79

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