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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 189.96 and 96.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 189.96 and 96.27 is: 144.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 189.96 = 96.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/189.96 = 96.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 189.96 × 96.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 18,287.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,287.45/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.45

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