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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 189.78 and 94.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 189.78 and 94.44 is: 141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 189.78 = 94.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/189.78 = 94.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 189.78 × 94.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 17,922.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,922.82/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.57

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