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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.79, 175.04 and 108.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.79, 175.04 and 108.57 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.79 : 175.04 = 108.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.79/175.04 = 108.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.79x = 175.04 × 108.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.79x = 19,004.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,004.09/126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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