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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 174.62 and 123.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 174.62 and 123.53 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 174.62 = 123.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/174.62 = 123.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 174.62 × 123.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 21,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,570.24/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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