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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.85, 189.88 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.85, 189.88 and 108.44 is: 162.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.85 : 189.88 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.85/189.88 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.85x = 189.88 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.85x = 20,590.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,590.08/126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.32

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