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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83, 124.50 and 26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83, 124.50 and 26 is: 39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83 : 124.50 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83/124.50 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83x = 124.50 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83x = 3,237
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,237/83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39

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