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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 190.59 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 190.59 and 83.73 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 190.59 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/190.59 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 190.59 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 15,958.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.10/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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