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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 175.05 and 91.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 175.05 and 91.98 is: 126.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 175.05 = 91.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/175.05 = 91.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 175.05 × 91.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 16,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,099.76/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.94

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