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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.89, 190.46 and 106.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.89, 190.46 and 106.82 is: 160.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.89 : 190.46 = 106.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.89/190.46 = 106.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.89x = 190.46 × 106.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.89x = 20,344.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,344.25/126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.34

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