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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.07, 189.03 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.07, 189.03 and 91.91 is: 137.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.07 : 189.03 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.07/189.03 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.07x = 189.03 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.07x = 17,374.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,374.56/126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.82

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