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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 189.96 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 189.96 and 94.08 is: 141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 189.96 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/189.96 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 189.96 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 17,871.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871.44/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.03

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