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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 173.70 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 173.70 and 122.52 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 173.70 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/173.70 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 173.70 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 21,281.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,281.72/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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