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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.20, 189.10 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.20, 189.10 and 105.80 is: 158.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.20 : 189.10 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.20/189.10 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.20x = 189.10 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.20x = 20,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006.78/126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.53

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