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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 174.51 and 109.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 174.51 and 109.03 is: 150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 174.51 = 109.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/174.51 = 109.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 174.51 × 109.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 19,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,026.66/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.32

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