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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 188.73 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 188.73 and 108.34 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 188.73 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/188.73 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 188.73 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 20,446.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,446.54/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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