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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.05, 188.82 and 91.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.05, 188.82 and 91.64 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.05 : 188.82 = 91.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.05/188.82 = 91.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.05x = 188.82 × 91.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.05x = 17,302.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,302.52/126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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