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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.10, 189.02 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.10, 189.02 and 82.80 is: 124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.10 : 189.02 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.10/189.02 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.10x = 189.02 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.10x = 15,650.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,650.86/126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.11

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