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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 191.12 and 92.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 191.12 and 92.90 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 191.12 = 92.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/191.12 = 92.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 191.12 × 92.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 17,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,755.06/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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