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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.81, 189.93 and 86.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.81, 189.93 and 86.31 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.81 : 189.93 = 86.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.81/189.93 = 86.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.81x = 189.93 × 86.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.81x = 16,392.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,392.86/126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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