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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 174 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 174 and 89.24 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 174 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/174 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 174 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 15,527.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,527.76/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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