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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 174.99 and 83.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 174.99 and 83.23 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 174.99 = 83.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/174.99 = 83.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 174.99 × 83.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 14,564.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,564.32/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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