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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.82, 190.06 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.82, 190.06 and 92.42 is: 138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.82 : 190.06 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.82/190.06 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.82x = 190.06 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.82x = 17,565.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,565.35/126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.51

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