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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.69, 174.21 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.69, 174.21 and 122.85 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.69 : 174.21 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.69/174.21 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.69x = 174.21 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.69x = 21,401.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,401.70/126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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