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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.39, 189.71 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.39, 189.71 and 85.25 is: 127.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.39 : 189.71 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.39/189.71 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.39x = 189.71 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.39x = 16,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,173.46/126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.96

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