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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 188.85 and 107.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 188.85 and 107.58 is: 161.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 188.85 = 107.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/188.85 = 107.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 188.85 × 107.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 20,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,316.48/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.15

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