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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.57, 174.78 and 124.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.57, 174.78 and 124.74 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.57 : 174.78 = 124.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.57/174.78 = 124.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.57x = 174.78 × 124.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.57x = 21,802.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,802.06/126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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