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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.44, 189.50 and 85.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.44, 189.50 and 85.76 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.44 : 189.50 = 85.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.44/189.50 = 85.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.44x = 189.50 × 85.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.44x = 16,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251.52/126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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