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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 189.73 and 102.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 189.73 and 102.15 is: 152.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 189.73 = 102.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/189.73 = 102.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 189.73 × 102.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 19,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,381.05/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.90

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