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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 188.81 and 87.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 188.81 and 87.43 is: 130.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 188.81 = 87.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/188.81 = 87.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 188.81 × 87.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 16,507.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,507.92/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.87

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