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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 190.50 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 190.50 and 92.86 is: 139.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 190.50 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/190.50 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 190.50 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 17,689.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,689.83/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.39

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