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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 189.93 and 107.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 189.93 and 107.34 is: 160.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 189.93 = 107.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/189.93 = 107.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 189.93 × 107.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 20,387.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,387.09/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.96

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