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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 173.88 and 123.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 173.88 and 123.29 is: 169.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 173.88 = 123.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/173.88 = 123.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 173.88 × 123.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 21,437.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,437.45/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.16

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