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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.97, 176.02 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.97, 176.02 and 125.04 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.97 : 176.02 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.97/176.02 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.97x = 176.02 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.97x = 22,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,010.59/126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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