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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.89, 174.98 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.89, 174.98 and 109.47 is: 150.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.89 : 174.98 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.89/174.98 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.89x = 174.98 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.89x = 19,155.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,155.06/126.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.96

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