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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 189.15 and 87.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 189.15 and 87.79 is: 131.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 189.15 = 87.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/189.15 = 87.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 189.15 × 87.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 16,604.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604.09/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.74

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