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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.57, 189.96 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.57, 189.96 and 101.12 is: 151.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.57 : 189.96 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.57/189.96 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.57x = 189.96 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.57x = 19,208.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,208.25/126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.76

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