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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.50, 189.68 and 85.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.50, 189.68 and 85.41 is: 128.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.50 : 189.68 = 85.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.50/189.68 = 85.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.50x = 189.68 × 85.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.50x = 16,200.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,200.14/126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.07

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