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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.86, 175.09 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.86, 175.09 and 92.01 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.86 : 175.09 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.86/175.09 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.86x = 175.09 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.86x = 16,109.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,109.65/126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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