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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 188.72 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 188.72 and 106.73 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 188.72 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/188.72 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 188.72 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 20,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142.02/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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