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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.50, 189.95 and 105.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.50, 189.95 and 105.91 is: 159.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.50 : 189.95 = 105.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.50/189.95 = 105.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.50x = 189.95 × 105.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.50x = 20,116.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116.60/126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.03

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