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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.57, 190.19 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.57, 190.19 and 68.83 is: 103.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.57 : 190.19 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.57/190.19 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.57x = 190.19 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.57x = 13,090.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090.78/126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.43

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