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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 189.15 and 105.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 189.15 and 105.82 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 189.15 = 105.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/189.15 = 105.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 189.15 × 105.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 20,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015.85/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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