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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.07, 189.01 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.07, 189.01 and 84.95 is: 127.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.07 : 189.01 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.07/189.01 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.07x = 189.01 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.07x = 16,055.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055.86/126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.36

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