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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.55, 189.87 and 106.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.55, 189.87 and 106.48 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.55 : 189.87 = 106.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.55/189.87 = 106.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.55x = 189.87 × 106.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.55x = 20,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217.36/126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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