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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.71, 173.54 and 122.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.71, 173.54 and 122.61 is: 167.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.71 : 173.54 = 122.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.71/173.54 = 122.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.71x = 173.54 × 122.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.71x = 21,278.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,278.70/126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.93

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