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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 174.65 and 91.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 174.65 and 91.62 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 174.65 = 91.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/174.65 = 91.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 174.65 × 91.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 16,000.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,000.10/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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