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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 189.02 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 189.02 and 85.50 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 189.02 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/189.02 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 189.02 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 16,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,160.78/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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