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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 173.84 and 91.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 173.84 and 91.52 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 173.84 = 91.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/173.84 = 91.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 173.84 × 91.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 15,909.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909.84/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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