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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.50, 189.59 and 86.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.50, 189.59 and 86.18 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.50 : 189.59 = 86.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.50/189.59 = 86.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.50x = 189.59 × 86.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.50x = 16,338.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,338.44/126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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