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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.79, 190.61 and 100.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.79, 190.61 and 100.06 is: 150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.79 : 190.61 = 100.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.79/190.61 = 100.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.79x = 190.61 × 100.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.79x = 19,072.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072.44/126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.43

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