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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 173.93 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 173.93 and 91.17 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 173.93 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/173.93 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 173.93 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 15,855.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,855.87/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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