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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 189.51 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 189.51 and 85.07 is: 127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 189.51 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/189.51 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 189.51 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 16,120.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,120.70/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.65

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