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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.90, 189.87 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.90, 189.87 and 86.12 is: 128.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.90 : 189.87 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.90/189.87 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.90x = 189.87 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.90x = 16,351.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,351.60/126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.85

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