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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 189.36 and 82.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 189.36 and 82.85 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 189.36 = 82.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/189.36 = 82.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 189.36 × 82.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 15,687.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,687.32/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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