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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 189.96 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 189.96 and 102.56 is: 153.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 189.96 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/189.96 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 189.96 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 19,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,482.30/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.50

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