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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.25, 189 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.25, 189 and 104.49 is: 156.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.25 : 189 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.25/189 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.25x = 189 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.25x = 19,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,748.61/126.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.43

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