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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.31, 174.35 and 107.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.31, 174.35 and 107.95 is: 149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.31 : 174.35 = 107.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.31/174.35 = 107.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.31x = 174.35 × 107.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.31x = 18,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,821.08/126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.01

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