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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 174.54 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 174.54 and 91.54 is: 126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 174.54 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/174.54 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 174.54 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 15,977.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,977.39/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.19

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