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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.19, 189.18 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.19, 189.18 and 101.80 is: 152.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.19 : 189.18 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.19/189.18 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.19x = 189.18 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.19x = 19,258.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,258.52/126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.62

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