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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 188.93 and 91.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 188.93 and 91.49 is: 137.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 188.93 = 91.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/188.93 = 91.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 188.93 × 91.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 17,284.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,284.49/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.06

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