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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.71, 174.66 and 109.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.71, 174.66 and 109.13 is: 150.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.71 : 174.66 = 109.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.71/174.66 = 109.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.71x = 174.66 × 109.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.71x = 19,059.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,059.36/126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.42

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