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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.90, 174.93 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.90, 174.93 and 109.35 is: 150.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.90 : 174.93 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.90/174.93 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.90x = 174.93 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.90x = 19,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,128.60/126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.74

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