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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.15, 189.29 and 106.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.15, 189.29 and 106.80 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.15 : 189.29 = 106.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.15/189.29 = 106.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.15x = 189.29 × 106.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.15x = 20,216.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,216.17/126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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