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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.07, 173.91 and 91.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.07, 173.91 and 91.11 is: 125.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.07 : 173.91 = 91.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.07/173.91 = 91.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.07x = 173.91 × 91.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.07x = 15,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,844.94/126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.68

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