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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 175.13 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 175.13 and 83.26 is: 114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 175.13 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/175.13 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 175.13 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 14,580.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,580.03/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.89

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