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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.69, 174.32 and 122.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.69, 174.32 and 122.93 is: 169.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.69 : 174.32 = 122.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.69/174.32 = 122.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.69x = 174.32 × 122.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.69x = 21,428.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,428.29/126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.15

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