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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 174.08 and 87.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 174.08 and 87.23 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 174.08 = 87.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/174.08 = 87.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 174.08 × 87.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 15,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184.56/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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