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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.38, 188.56 and 106.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.38, 188.56 and 106.14 is: 158.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.38 : 188.56 = 106.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.38/188.56 = 106.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.38x = 188.56 × 106.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.38x = 20,013.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,013.76/126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.36

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