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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 174.66 and 82.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 174.66 and 82.86 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 174.66 = 82.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/174.66 = 82.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 174.66 × 82.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 14,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,472.33/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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