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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.95, 189.96 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.95, 189.96 and 105.08 is: 157.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.95 : 189.96 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.95/189.96 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.95x = 189.96 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.95x = 19,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,961.00/126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.24

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