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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.71, 189.89 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.71, 189.89 and 57.27 is: 85.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.71 : 189.89 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.71/189.89 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.71x = 189.89 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.71x = 10,874.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874.71/126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.83

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