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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 189.32 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 189.32 and 93.24 is: 139.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 189.32 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/189.32 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 189.32 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 17,651.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,651.73/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.94

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