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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.98, 189.66 and 106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.98, 189.66 and 106.52 is: 159.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.98 : 189.66 = 106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.98/189.66 = 106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.98x = 189.66 × 106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.98x = 20,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202.58/126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.10

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