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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 174.06 and 91.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 174.06 and 91.56 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 174.06 = 91.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/174.06 = 91.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 174.06 × 91.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 15,936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,936.93/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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