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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 174.12 and 91.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 174.12 and 91.22 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 174.12 = 91.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/174.12 = 91.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 174.12 × 91.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 15,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,883.23/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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