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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 173.98 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 173.98 and 91.23 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 173.98 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/173.98 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 173.98 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 15,871.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,871.66/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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