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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 189.36 and 83.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 189.36 and 83.44 is: 125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 189.36 = 83.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/189.36 = 83.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 189.36 × 83.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 15,800.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800.20/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.24

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