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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 83.93, 126 and 61.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 83.93, 126 and 61.13 is: 91.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    83.93 : 126 = 61.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    83.93/126 = 61.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    83.93x = 126 × 61.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    83.93x = 7,702.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,702.38/83.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.77

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