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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.80, 174.97 and 71.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.80, 174.97 and 71.54 is: 98.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.80 : 174.97 = 71.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.80/174.97 = 71.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.80x = 174.97 × 71.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.80x = 12,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,517.35/126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.72

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