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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.90, 189.90 and 94.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.90, 189.90 and 94.33 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.90 : 189.90 = 94.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.90/189.90 = 94.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.90x = 189.90 × 94.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.90x = 17,913.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,913.27/126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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