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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 174.97 and 71.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 174.97 and 71.53 is: 98.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 174.97 = 71.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/174.97 = 71.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 174.97 × 71.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 12,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,515.60/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.72

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