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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 174.26 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 174.26 and 87.35 is: 120.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 174.26 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/174.26 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 174.26 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 15,221.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,221.61/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.59

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