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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 173.90 and 76.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 173.90 and 76.90 is: 106.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 173.90 = 76.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/173.90 = 76.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 173.90 × 76.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 13,372.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,372.91/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.10

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