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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 189.02 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 189.02 and 105.84 is: 158.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 189.02 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/189.02 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 189.02 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 20,005.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005.88/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.58

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