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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 189.54 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 189.54 and 93.87 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 189.54 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/189.54 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 189.54 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 17,792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,792.12/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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