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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 190.31 and 102.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 190.31 and 102.64 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 190.31 = 102.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/190.31 = 102.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 190.31 × 102.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 19,532.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,532.81/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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