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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 174.76 and 91.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 174.76 and 91.63 is: 126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 174.76 = 91.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/174.76 = 91.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 174.76 × 91.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 16,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,013.25/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.52

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