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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.95, 189.61 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.95, 189.61 and 108.72 is: 162.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.95 : 189.61 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.95/189.61 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.95x = 189.61 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.95x = 20,614.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,614.13/126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.39

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