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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.93, 175.20 and 82.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.93, 175.20 and 82.74 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.93 : 175.20 = 82.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.93/175.20 = 82.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.93x = 175.20 × 82.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.93x = 14,496.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,496.05/126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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