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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 190.48 and 83.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 190.48 and 83.50 is: 125.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 190.48 = 83.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/190.48 = 83.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 190.48 × 83.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 15,905.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,905.08/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.30

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