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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.81, 189.91 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.81, 189.91 and 96.44 is: 144.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.81 : 189.91 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.81/189.91 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.81x = 189.91 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.81x = 18,313.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,313.73/126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.42

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