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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 189.66 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 189.66 and 93.96 is: 140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 189.66 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/189.66 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 189.66 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 17,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,820.45/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.83

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