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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 173.88 and 100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 173.88 and 100.20 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 173.88 = 100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/173.88 = 100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 173.88 × 100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 17,422.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,422.78/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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