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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 174.70 and 71.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 174.70 and 71.33 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 174.70 = 71.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/174.70 = 71.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 174.70 × 71.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 12,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,461.42/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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