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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.47, 189.66 and 68.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.47, 189.66 and 68.68 is: 103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.47 : 189.66 = 68.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.47/189.66 = 68.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.47x = 189.66 × 68.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.47x = 13,025.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,025.96/126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.00

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