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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 188.83 and 106.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 188.83 and 106.47 is: 159.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 188.83 = 106.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/188.83 = 106.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 188.83 × 106.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 20,103.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,103.25/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.44

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