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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 189.37 and 107.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 189.37 and 107.97 is: 162.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 189.37 = 107.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/189.37 = 107.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 189.37 × 107.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 20,446.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.28/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.16

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