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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.38, 189.44 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.38, 189.44 and 96.08 is: 144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.38 : 189.44 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.38/189.44 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.38x = 189.44 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.38x = 18,200.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,200.69/126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.02

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