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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 174.14 and 109.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 174.14 and 109.74 is: 151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 174.14 = 109.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/174.14 = 109.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 174.14 × 109.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 19,110.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,110.12/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.50

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