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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 189.30 and 101.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 189.30 and 101.88 is: 152.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 189.30 = 101.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/189.30 = 101.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 189.30 × 101.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 19,285.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,285.88/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.63

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