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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 174.09 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 174.09 and 109.83 is: 151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 174.09 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/174.09 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 174.09 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 19,120.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,120.30/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.47

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