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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 189.72 and 96.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 189.72 and 96.15 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 189.72 = 96.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/189.72 = 96.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 189.72 × 96.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 18,242.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242.02/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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