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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 174.51 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 174.51 and 100.44 is: 138.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 174.51 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/174.51 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 174.51 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 17,527.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,527.78/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.52

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