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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.19, 189.01 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.19, 189.01 and 93.74 is: 140.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.19 : 189.01 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.19/189.01 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.19x = 189.01 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.19x = 17,719.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,719.01/126.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.41

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