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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.44, 174.59 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.44, 174.59 and 109.90 is: 151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.44 : 174.59 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.44/174.59 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.44x = 174.59 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.44x = 19,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,186.89/126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.75

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