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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.39, 189.99 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.39, 189.99 and 85.62 is: 128.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.39 : 189.99 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.39/189.99 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.39x = 189.99 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.39x = 16,266.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266.94/126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.70

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