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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.81, 190.10 and 96.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.81, 190.10 and 96.51 is: 144.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.81 : 190.10 = 96.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.81/190.10 = 96.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.81x = 190.10 × 96.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.81x = 18,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,346.55/126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.68

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