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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 173.34 and 101.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 173.34 and 101.41 is: 139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 173.34 = 101.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/173.34 = 101.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 173.34 × 101.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 17,578.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,578.41/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.48

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