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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 189.60 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 189.60 and 108.40 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 189.60 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/189.60 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 189.60 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 20,552.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,552.64/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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