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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 174.10 and 96.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 174.10 and 96.88 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 174.10 = 96.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/174.10 = 96.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 174.10 × 96.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 16,866.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,866.81/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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