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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.21, 189.45 and 108.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.21, 189.45 and 108.39 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.21 : 189.45 = 108.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.21/189.45 = 108.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.21x = 189.45 × 108.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.21x = 20,534.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,534.49/126.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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