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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 174.78 and 97.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 174.78 and 97.43 is: 134.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 174.78 = 97.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/174.78 = 97.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 174.78 × 97.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 17,027.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,027.94/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.52

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