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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 188.76 and 84.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 188.76 and 84.89 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 188.76 = 84.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/188.76 = 84.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 188.76 × 84.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 16,022.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,022.89/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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