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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.55, 174.55 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.55, 174.55 and 122.32 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.55 : 174.55 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.55/174.55 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.55x = 174.55 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.55x = 21,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,350.96/126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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