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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 189.32 and 85.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 189.32 and 85.14 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 189.32 = 85.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/189.32 = 85.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 189.32 × 85.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 16,118.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,118.28/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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