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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 189.92 and 107.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 189.92 and 107.47 is: 161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 189.92 = 107.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/189.92 = 107.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 189.92 × 107.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 20,409.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.54/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.23

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