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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 188.88 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 188.88 and 93.56 is: 140.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 188.88 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/188.88 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 188.88 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 17,671.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,671.61/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.12

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