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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.35, 174.09 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.35, 174.09 and 97.19 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.35 : 174.09 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.35/174.09 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.35x = 174.09 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.35x = 16,918.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,918.45/126.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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