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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 174.25 and 108.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 174.25 and 108.81 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 174.25 = 108.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/174.25 = 108.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 174.25 × 108.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 18,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,960.28/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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