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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.53, 174.24 and 123.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.53, 174.24 and 123.69 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.53 : 174.24 = 123.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.53/174.24 = 123.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.53x = 174.24 × 123.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.53x = 21,551.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,551.75/126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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