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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 190.06 and 83.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 190.06 and 83.41 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 190.06 = 83.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/190.06 = 83.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 190.06 × 83.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 15,852.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,852.76/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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