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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.05, 174 and 101.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.05, 174 and 101.54 is: 140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.05 : 174 = 101.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.05/174 = 101.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.05x = 174 × 101.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.05x = 17,667.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,667.09/126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.16

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