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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 173.95 and 82.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 173.95 and 82.45 is: 113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 173.95 = 82.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/173.95 = 82.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 173.95 × 82.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 14,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,342.18/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.75

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