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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.49, 189.73 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.49, 189.73 and 86.17 is: 129.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.49 : 189.73 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.49/189.73 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.49x = 189.73 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.49x = 16,349.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,349.03/126.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.25

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