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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 174.99 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 174.99 and 83.13 is: 114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 174.99 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/174.99 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 174.99 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 14,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546.57/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.75

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