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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.50, 189.90 and 92.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.50, 189.90 and 92.48 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.50 : 189.90 = 92.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.50/189.90 = 92.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.50x = 189.90 × 92.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.50x = 17,561.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,561.95/126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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