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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 189.98 and 86.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 189.98 and 86.16 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 189.98 = 86.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/189.98 = 86.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 189.98 × 86.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 16,369.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,369.28/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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