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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.38, 175.08 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.38, 175.08 and 123.54 is: 171.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.38 : 175.08 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.38/175.08 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.38x = 175.08 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.38x = 21,629.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,629.38/126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.15

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