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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 174.93 and 91.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 174.93 and 91.78 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 174.93 = 91.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/174.93 = 91.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 174.93 × 91.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 16,054.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,054.64/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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