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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 189.50 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 189.50 and 92.21 is: 138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 189.50 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/189.50 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 189.50 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 17,472.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,472.39/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.42

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