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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.67, 189.71 and 104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.67, 189.71 and 104.95 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.67 : 189.71 = 104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.67/189.71 = 104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.67x = 189.71 × 104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.67x = 19,910.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,910.06/126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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