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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 174.87 and 109.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 174.87 and 109.23 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 174.87 = 109.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/174.87 = 109.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 174.87 × 109.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 19,101.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,101.05/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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