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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 189.18 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 189.18 and 105.26 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 189.18 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/189.18 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 189.18 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 19,913.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,913.09/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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