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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.15, 188.86 and 87.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.15, 188.86 and 87.54 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.15 : 188.86 = 87.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.15/188.86 = 87.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.15x = 188.86 × 87.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.15x = 16,532.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,532.80/126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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