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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.28, 188.69 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.28, 188.69 and 104.68 is: 156.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.28 : 188.69 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.28/188.69 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.28x = 188.69 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.28x = 19,752.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,752.07/126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.41

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