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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 173.88 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 173.88 and 106.25 is: 146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 173.88 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/173.88 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 173.88 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 18,473.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,473.88/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.62

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