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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 190.32 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 190.32 and 106.73 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 190.32 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/190.32 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 190.32 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 20,312.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,312.85/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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