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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 190.17 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 190.17 and 58.38 is: 87.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 190.17 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/190.17 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 190.17 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 11,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,102.12/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.54

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