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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 189.47 and 87.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 189.47 and 87.68 is: 131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 189.47 = 87.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/189.47 = 87.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 189.47 × 87.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 16,613.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,613.42/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.48

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