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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 174.83 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 174.83 and 87.38 is: 120.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 174.83 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/174.83 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 174.83 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 15,276.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,276.65/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.54

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