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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 189.90 and 106.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 189.90 and 106.32 is: 159.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 189.90 = 106.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/189.90 = 106.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 189.90 × 106.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 20,190.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,190.17/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.18

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