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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.44, 174.56 and 98.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.44, 174.56 and 98.75 is: 136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.44 : 174.56 = 98.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.44/174.56 = 98.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.44x = 174.56 × 98.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.44x = 17,237.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,237.31/126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.33

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