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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.81, 190.18 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.81, 190.18 and 86.07 is: 129.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.81 : 190.18 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.81/190.18 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.81x = 190.18 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.81x = 16,368.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,368.79/126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.08

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