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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 173.94 and 106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 173.94 and 106.76 is: 147.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 173.94 = 106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/173.94 = 106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 173.94 × 106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 18,569.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,569.83/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.36

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