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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 174.29 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 174.29 and 109.19 is: 150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 174.29 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/174.29 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 174.29 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 19,029.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,029.44/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.30

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