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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 189.57 and 68.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 189.57 and 68.49 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 189.57 = 68.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/189.57 = 68.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 189.57 × 68.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 12,984.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,984.10/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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