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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.10, 190.02 and 104.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.10, 190.02 and 104.90 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.10 : 190.02 = 104.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.10/190.02 = 104.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.10x = 190.02 × 104.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.10x = 19,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,933.10/126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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