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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 189.44 and 101.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 189.44 and 101.92 is: 152.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 189.44 = 101.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/189.44 = 101.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 189.44 × 101.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 19,307.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,307.51/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.95

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