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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 189.90 and 103.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 189.90 and 103.71 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 189.90 = 103.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/189.90 = 103.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 189.90 × 103.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 19,693.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,693.93/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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