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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 189 and 107.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 189 and 107.33 is: 160.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 189 = 107.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/189 = 107.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 189 × 107.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 20,284.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,284.43/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.02

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