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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.39, 189.36 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.39, 189.36 and 68.52 is: 102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.39 : 189.36 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.39/189.36 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.39x = 189.36 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.39x = 12,974.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,974.95/126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.66

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