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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 175.01 and 83.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 175.01 and 83.13 is: 114.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 175.01 = 83.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/175.01 = 83.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 175.01 × 83.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 14,548.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548.17/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.67

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