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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 190.16 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 190.16 and 60.87 is: 91.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 190.16 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/190.16 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 190.16 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 11,574.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,574.73/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.26

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