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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.93, 175.06 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.93, 175.06 and 83.26 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.93 : 175.06 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.93/175.06 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.93x = 175.06 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.93x = 14,575.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,575.50/126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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