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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 174.35 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 174.35 and 108.18 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 174.35 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/174.35 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 174.35 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 18,861.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861.45/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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