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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 188.70 and 103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 188.70 and 103.48 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 188.70 = 103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/188.70 = 103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 188.70 × 103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 19,526.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,526.68/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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