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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 173.90 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 173.90 and 108.56 is: 149.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 173.90 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/173.90 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 173.90 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 18,878.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,878.04/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.80

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