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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 188.82 and 85.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 188.82 and 85.42 is: 127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 188.82 = 85.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/188.82 = 85.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 188.82 × 85.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 16,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,129.00/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.97

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