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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 189 and 87.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 189 and 87.63 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 189 = 87.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/189 = 87.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 189 × 87.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 16,562.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,562.07/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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