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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.22, 189.26 and 82.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.22, 189.26 and 82.84 is: 124.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.22 : 189.26 = 82.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.22/189.26 = 82.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.22x = 189.26 × 82.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.22x = 15,677.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,677.41/126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.21

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