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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.92, 189.92 and 126.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.92, 189.92 and 126.96 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.92 : 189.92 = 126.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.92/189.92 = 126.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.92x = 189.92 × 126.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.92x = 24,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112.24/137.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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