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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 174.72 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 174.72 and 91.68 is: 126.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 174.72 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/174.72 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 174.72 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 16,018.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,018.33/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.41

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