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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 189 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 189 and 108.86 is: 163.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 189 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/189 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 189 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 20,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,574.54/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.08

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