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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 188.13 and 109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 188.13 and 109.15 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 188.13 = 109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/188.13 = 109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 188.13 × 109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 20,534.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534.39/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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