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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 188.83 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 188.83 and 82.86 is: 124.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 188.83 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/188.83 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 188.83 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 15,645.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,645.85/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.02

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