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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 174.78 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 174.78 and 89.82 is: 124.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 174.78 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/174.78 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 174.78 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 15,698.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,698.74/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.06

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