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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.10, 174.15 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.10, 174.15 and 96.70 is: 133.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.10 : 174.15 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.10/174.15 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.10x = 174.15 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.10x = 16,840.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840.31/126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.55

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