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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 174.76 and 122.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 174.76 and 122.11 is: 168.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 174.76 = 122.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/174.76 = 122.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 174.76 × 122.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 21,339.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,339.20/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.25

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