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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.38, 189.68 and 86.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.38, 189.68 and 86.09 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.38 : 189.68 = 86.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.38/189.68 = 86.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.38x = 189.68 × 86.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.38x = 16,328.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,328.17/126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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