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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.98, 175.06 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.98, 175.06 and 108.48 is: 149.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.98 : 175.06 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.98/175.06 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.98x = 175.06 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.98x = 18,990.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,990.51/126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.56

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