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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 190.47 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 190.47 and 96.85 is: 145.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 190.47 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/190.47 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 190.47 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 18,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446.07/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.35

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