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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 174.37 and 97.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 174.37 and 97.49 is: 134.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 174.37 = 97.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/174.37 = 97.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 174.37 × 97.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 16,998.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,998.22/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.67

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