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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.33, 174.26 and 87.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.33, 174.26 and 87.51 is: 120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.33 : 174.26 = 87.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.33/174.26 = 87.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.33x = 174.26 × 87.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.33x = 15,249.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,249.06/126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.71

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