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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 174.86 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 174.86 and 97.50 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 174.86 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/174.86 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 174.86 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 17,049.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,049.38/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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