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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.37, 189.60 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.37, 189.60 and 94.51 is: 141.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.37 : 189.60 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.37/189.60 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.37x = 189.60 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.37x = 17,919.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,919.10/126.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.80

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