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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 174.50 and 91.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 174.50 and 91.44 is: 126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 174.50 = 91.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/174.50 = 91.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 174.50 × 91.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 15,956.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,956.28/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.22

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