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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 188.91 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 188.91 and 85.37 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 188.91 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/188.91 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 188.91 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 16,126.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,126.30/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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