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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 189.60 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 189.60 and 83.22 is: 124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 189.60 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/189.60 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 189.60 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 15,778.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778.51/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.57

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