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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 189.90 and 75.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 189.90 and 75.23 is: 112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 189.90 = 75.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/189.90 = 75.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 189.90 × 75.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 14,285.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,285.23/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.64

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