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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.13, 173.82 and 91.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.13, 173.82 and 91.10 is: 125.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.13 : 173.82 = 91.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.13/173.82 = 91.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.13x = 173.82 × 91.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.13x = 15,835.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,835.00/126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.55

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