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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 189.84 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 189.84 and 86.05 is: 129.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 189.84 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/189.84 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 189.84 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 16,334.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,334.78/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.04

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