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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 174.96 and 91.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 174.96 and 91.92 is: 126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 174.96 = 91.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/174.96 = 91.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 174.96 × 91.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 16,082.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,082.32/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.86

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