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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.47, 189.83 and 85.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.47, 189.83 and 85.21 is: 127.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.47 : 189.83 = 85.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.47/189.83 = 85.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.47x = 189.83 × 85.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.47x = 16,175.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,175.15/126.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.90

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