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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.69, 189.87 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.69, 189.87 and 68.77 is: 103.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.69 : 189.87 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.69/189.87 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.69x = 189.87 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.69x = 13,057.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,057.36/126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.07

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