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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 190.08 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 190.08 and 108.24 is: 162.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 190.08 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/190.08 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 190.08 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 20,574.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,574.26/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.98

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