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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 188.95 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 188.95 and 108.66 is: 162.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 188.95 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/188.95 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 188.95 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 20,530.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,530.76/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.20

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