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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 174.90 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 174.90 and 82.48 is: 113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 174.90 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/174.90 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 174.90 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 14,425.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425.75/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.83

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