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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 173.98 and 76.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 173.98 and 76.28 is: 105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 173.98 = 76.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/173.98 = 76.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 173.98 × 76.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 13,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,270.45/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.29

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