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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 173.96 and 81.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 173.96 and 81.78 is: 112.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 173.96 = 81.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/173.96 = 81.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 173.96 × 81.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 14,226.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226.35/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.88

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