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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 189.84 and 107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 189.84 and 107.27 is: 160.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 189.84 = 107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/189.84 = 107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 189.84 × 107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 20,365.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,365.37/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.85

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