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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.27, 189.41 and 108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.27, 189.41 and 108.05 is: 162.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.27 : 189.41 = 108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.27/189.41 = 108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.27x = 189.41 × 108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.27x = 20,464.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,464.26/126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.07

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