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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.71, 190.25 and 96.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.71, 190.25 and 96.47 is: 144.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.71 : 190.25 = 96.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.71/190.25 = 96.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.71x = 190.25 × 96.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.71x = 18,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352.94/126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.84

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