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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 189.29 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 189.29 and 92.21 is: 138.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 189.29 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/189.29 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 189.29 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 17,453.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,453.02/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.12

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