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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.47, 188.85 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.47, 188.85 and 100.50 is: 150.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.47 : 188.85 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.47/188.85 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.47x = 188.85 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.47x = 18,979.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,979.43/126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.08

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