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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.17, 188.91 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.17, 188.91 and 105.92 is: 158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.17 : 188.91 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.17/188.91 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.17x = 188.91 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.17x = 20,008.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,008.40/126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.59

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