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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.82, 189.72 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.82, 189.72 and 94.30 is: 141.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.82 : 189.72 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.82/189.72 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.82x = 189.72 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.82x = 17,890.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,890.60/126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.07

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