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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.22, 189.38 and 68.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.22, 189.38 and 68.42 is: 102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.22 : 189.38 = 68.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.22/189.38 = 68.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.22x = 189.38 × 68.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.22x = 12,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957.38/126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.66

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