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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 189.05 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 189.05 and 84.25 is: 126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 189.05 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/189.05 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 189.05 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 15,928.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,928.20/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.38

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