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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 174.26 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 174.26 and 98.60 is: 136.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 174.26 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/174.26 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 174.26 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 17,181.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,181.41/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.12

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