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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 191.01 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 191.01 and 86.56 is: 130.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 191.01 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/191.01 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 191.01 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 16,533.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,533.19/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.31

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