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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.86, 190.29 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.86, 190.29 and 86.67 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.86 : 190.29 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.86/190.29 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.86x = 190.29 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.86x = 16,492.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,492.43/126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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