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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 175.04 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 175.04 and 87.84 is: 121.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 175.04 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/175.04 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 175.04 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 15,375.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,375.51/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.33

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