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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 189.64 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 189.64 and 92.12 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 189.64 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/189.64 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 189.64 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 17,468.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,468.69/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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