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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 173.66 and 122.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 173.66 and 122.62 is: 168.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 173.66 = 122.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/173.66 = 122.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 173.66 × 122.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 21,294.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,294.19/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.95

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