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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 173.97 and 98.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 173.97 and 98.37 is: 135.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 173.97 = 98.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/173.97 = 98.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 173.97 × 98.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 17,113.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,113.43/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.72

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