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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.15, 188.61 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.15, 188.61 and 85.44 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.15 : 188.61 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.15/188.61 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.15x = 188.61 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.15x = 16,114.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,114.84/126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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