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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.68, 174.85 and 91.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.68, 174.85 and 91.69 is: 126.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.68 : 174.85 = 91.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.68/174.85 = 91.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.68x = 174.85 × 91.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.68x = 16,031.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,031.33/126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.55

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