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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 189.16 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 189.16 and 85.70 is: 128.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 189.16 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/189.16 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 189.16 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 16,211.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,211.01/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.23

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