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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 173.86 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 173.86 and 91.08 is: 125.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 173.86 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/173.86 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 173.86 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 15,835.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,835.17/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.50

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