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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.95, 190.10 and 83.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.95, 190.10 and 83.49 is: 125.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.95 : 190.10 = 83.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.95/190.10 = 83.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.95x = 190.10 × 83.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.95x = 15,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,870.08/126.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.01

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