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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 188.82 and 106.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 188.82 and 106.29 is: 158.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 188.82 = 106.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/188.82 = 106.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 188.82 × 106.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 20,069.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,069.68/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.60

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