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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 174.85 and 97.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 174.85 and 97.25 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 174.85 = 97.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/174.85 = 97.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 174.85 × 97.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 17,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003.15/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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