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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 189.05 and 105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 189.05 and 105.89 is: 158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 189.05 = 105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/189.05 = 105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 189.05 × 105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 20,017.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017.03/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.64

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