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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 189.99 and 97.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 189.99 and 97.92 is: 146.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 189.99 = 97.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/189.99 = 97.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 189.99 × 97.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 18,603.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,603.82/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.69

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