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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 189.88 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 189.88 and 92.26 is: 138.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 189.88 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/189.88 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 189.88 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 17,518.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,518.33/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.27

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