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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.93, 190.16 and 108.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.93, 190.16 and 108.71 is: 162.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.93 : 190.16 = 108.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.93/190.16 = 108.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.93x = 190.16 × 108.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.93x = 20,672.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672.29/126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.86

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