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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 190.15 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 190.15 and 68.80 is: 103.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 190.15 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/190.15 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 190.15 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 13,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,082.32/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.38

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