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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 189.26 and 103.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 189.26 and 103.87 is: 155.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 189.26 = 103.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/189.26 = 103.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 189.26 × 103.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 19,658.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658.22/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.09

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