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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.31, 189.28 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.31, 189.28 and 107.92 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.31 : 189.28 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.31/189.28 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.31x = 189.28 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.31x = 20,427.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,427.10/126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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