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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.90, 190.56 and 83.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.90, 190.56 and 83.70 is: 125.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.90 : 190.56 = 83.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.90/190.56 = 83.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.90x = 190.56 × 83.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.90x = 15,949.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,949.87/126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.69

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