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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.89, 190.33 and 81.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.89, 190.33 and 81.09 is: 121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.89 : 190.33 = 81.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.89/190.33 = 81.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.89x = 190.33 × 81.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.89x = 15,433.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,433.66/126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.64

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