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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.07, 189.48 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.07, 189.48 and 104.54 is: 157.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.07 : 189.48 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.07/189.48 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.07x = 189.48 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.07x = 19,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,808.24/126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.12

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