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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 174.81 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 174.81 and 87.33 is: 120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 174.81 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/174.81 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 174.81 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 15,266.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,266.16/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.56

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