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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 190.04 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 190.04 and 85.56 is: 128.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 190.04 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/190.04 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 190.04 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 16,259.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,259.82/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.43

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