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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.50, 189.78 and 68.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.50, 189.78 and 68.72 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.50 : 189.78 = 68.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.50/189.78 = 68.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.50x = 189.78 × 68.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.50x = 13,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,041.68/126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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