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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.27, 174.13 and 91.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.27, 174.13 and 91.53 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.27 : 174.13 = 91.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.27/174.13 = 91.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.27x = 174.13 × 91.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.27x = 15,938.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,938.12/126.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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