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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.46, 189.17 and 107.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.46, 189.17 and 107.22 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.46 : 189.17 = 107.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.46/189.17 = 107.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.46x = 189.17 × 107.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.46x = 20,282.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,282.81/126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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