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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.01, 188.66 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.01, 188.66 and 91.83 is: 137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.01 : 188.66 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.01/188.66 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.01x = 188.66 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.01x = 17,324.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,324.65/126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.49

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