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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 189.69 and 106.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 189.69 and 106.02 is: 159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 189.69 = 106.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/189.69 = 106.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 189.69 × 106.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 20,110.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,110.93/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.16

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