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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.65, 189.96 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.65, 189.96 and 81.02 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.65 : 189.96 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.65/189.96 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.65x = 189.96 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.65x = 15,390.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,390.12/126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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