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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.52, 189.64 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.52, 189.64 and 68.64 is: 102.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.52 : 189.64 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.52/189.64 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.52x = 189.64 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.52x = 13,016.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,016.89/126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.88

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