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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.50, 174.69 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.50, 174.69 and 92.18 is: 127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.50 : 174.69 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.50/174.69 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.50x = 174.69 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.50x = 16,102.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,102.92/126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.30

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