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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 189.99 and 60.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 189.99 and 60.86 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 189.99 = 60.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/189.99 = 60.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 189.99 × 60.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 11,561.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,561.84/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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