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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 189.92 and 102.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 189.92 and 102.24 is: 153.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 189.92 = 102.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/189.92 = 102.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 189.92 × 102.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 19,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417.68/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.37

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