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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 189.65 and 88.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 189.65 and 88.00 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 189.65 = 88.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/189.65 = 88.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 189.65 × 88.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 16,688.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,688.95/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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