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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 175.70 and 122.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 175.70 and 122.50 is: 169.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 175.70 = 122.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/175.70 = 122.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 175.70 × 122.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 21,523.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,523.25/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.80

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