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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 176.05 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 176.05 and 125.62 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 176.05 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/176.05 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 176.05 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 22,115.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115.40/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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