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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 190.05 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 190.05 and 86.17 is: 129.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 190.05 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/190.05 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 190.05 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 16,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,376.61/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.22

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