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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.30, 174.40 and 91.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.30, 174.40 and 91.42 is: 126.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.30 : 174.40 = 91.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.30/174.40 = 91.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.30x = 174.40 × 91.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.30x = 15,942.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,942.98/126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.23

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