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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.39, 189.72 and 85.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.39, 189.72 and 85.26 is: 127.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.39 : 189.72 = 85.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.39/189.72 = 85.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.39x = 189.72 × 85.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.39x = 16,175.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175.53/126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.98

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