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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.57, 189.72 and 100.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.57, 189.72 and 100.93 is: 151.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.57 : 189.72 = 100.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.57/189.72 = 100.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.57x = 189.72 × 100.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.57x = 19,148.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,148.44/126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.29

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