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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 190.04 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 190.04 and 86.12 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 190.04 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/190.04 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 190.04 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 16,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,364.86/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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