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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 189.44 and 82.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 189.44 and 82.89 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 189.44 = 82.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/189.44 = 82.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 189.44 × 82.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 15,701.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,701.78/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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