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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.30, 189.56 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.30, 189.56 and 68.57 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.30 : 189.56 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.30/189.56 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.30x = 189.56 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.30x = 12,996.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,996.84/126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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