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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 189.29 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 189.29 and 107.37 is: 160.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 189.29 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/189.29 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 189.29 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 20,324.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,324.34/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.39

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