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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 189.86 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 189.86 and 83.35 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 189.86 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/189.86 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 189.86 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 15,824.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824.83/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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