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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 173.94 and 98.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 173.94 and 98.50 is: 135.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 173.94 = 98.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/173.94 = 98.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 173.94 × 98.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 17,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,133.02/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.83

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