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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.30, 189.06 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.30, 189.06 and 68.40 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.30 : 189.06 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.30/189.06 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.30x = 189.06 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.30x = 12,931.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,931.70/126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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