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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.20, 173.98 and 97.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.20, 173.98 and 97.04 is: 133.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.20 : 173.98 = 97.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.20/173.98 = 97.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.20x = 173.98 × 97.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.20x = 16,883.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,883.02/126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.78

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