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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 174.51 and 87.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 174.51 and 87.14 is: 120.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 174.51 = 87.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/174.51 = 87.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 174.51 × 87.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 15,206.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,206.56/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.17

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