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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.22, 174.08 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.22, 174.08 and 98.54 is: 135.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.22 : 174.08 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.22/174.08 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.22x = 174.08 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.22x = 17,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,153.84/126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.90

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