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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.45, 189.54 and 103.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.45, 189.54 and 103.73 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.45 : 189.54 = 103.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.45/189.54 = 103.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.45x = 189.54 × 103.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.45x = 19,660.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,660.98/126.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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