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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.40, 190 and 108.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.40, 190 and 108.58 is: 163.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.40 : 190 = 108.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.40/190 = 108.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.40x = 190 × 108.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.40x = 20,630.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,630.20/126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.21

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