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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.67, 189.61 and 82.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.67, 189.61 and 82.99 is: 124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.67 : 189.61 = 82.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.67/189.61 = 82.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.67x = 189.61 × 82.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.67x = 15,735.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,735.73/126.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.23

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