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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.86, 190.08 and 81.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.86, 190.08 and 81.10 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.86 : 190.08 = 81.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.86/190.08 = 81.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.86x = 190.08 × 81.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.86x = 15,415.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,415.49/126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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