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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.80, 190 and 96.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.80, 190 and 96.38 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.80 : 190 = 96.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.80/190 = 96.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.80x = 190 × 96.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.80x = 18,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312.20/126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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