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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 174.32 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 174.32 and 98.80 is: 136.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 174.32 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/174.32 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 174.32 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 17,222.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,222.82/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.43

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