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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 189.55 and 103.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 189.55 and 103.35 is: 154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 189.55 = 103.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/189.55 = 103.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 189.55 × 103.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 19,589.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,589.99/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.76

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