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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.35, 189.52 and 68.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.35, 189.52 and 68.62 is: 102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.35 : 189.52 = 68.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.35/189.52 = 68.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.35x = 189.52 × 68.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.35x = 13,003.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,003.91/126.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.92

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