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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.60, 190.20 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.60, 190.20 and 83.30 is: 125.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.60 : 190.20 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.60/190.20 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.60x = 190.20 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.60x = 15,843.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,843.66/126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.15

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