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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 190.54 and 104.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 190.54 and 104.30 is: 156.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 190.54 = 104.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/190.54 = 104.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 190.54 × 104.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 19,873.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,873.32/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.58

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