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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 174.53 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 174.53 and 108.29 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 174.53 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/174.53 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 174.53 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 18,899.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,899.27/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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