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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 188.84 and 87.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 188.84 and 87.34 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 188.84 = 87.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/188.84 = 87.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 188.84 × 87.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 16,493.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493.29/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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