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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 175.02 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 175.02 and 68.61 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 175.02 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/175.02 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 175.02 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 12,007.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,007.68/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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