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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.05, 173.90 and 88.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.05, 173.90 and 88.71 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.05 : 173.90 = 88.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.05/173.90 = 88.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.05x = 173.90 × 88.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.05x = 15,426.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,426.23/126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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