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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 189.96 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 189.96 and 108.72 is: 163.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 189.96 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/189.96 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 189.96 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 20,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,652.45/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.09

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