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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 189.86 and 86.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 189.86 and 86.00 is: 128.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 189.86 = 86.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/189.86 = 86.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 189.86 × 86.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 16,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,327.48/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.84

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