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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.13, 174 and 79.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.13, 174 and 79.48 is: 109.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.13 : 174 = 79.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.13/174 = 79.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.13x = 174 × 79.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.13x = 13,829.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,829.52/126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.64

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