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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.30, 174.39 and 96.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.30, 174.39 and 96.87 is: 133.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.30 : 174.39 = 96.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.30/174.39 = 96.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.30x = 174.39 × 96.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.30x = 16,893.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,893.16/126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.75

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