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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 189.44 and 87.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 189.44 and 87.97 is: 131.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 189.44 = 87.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/189.44 = 87.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 189.44 × 87.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 16,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,664.81/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.66

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