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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 174.12 and 89.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 174.12 and 89.32 is: 123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 174.12 = 89.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/174.12 = 89.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 174.12 × 89.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 15,552.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,552.40/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.28

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