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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 175.25 and 83.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 175.25 and 83.27 is: 114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 175.25 = 83.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/175.25 = 83.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 175.25 × 83.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 14,592.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,592.19/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.99

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