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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.06, 173.43 and 96.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.06, 173.43 and 96.90 is: 133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.06 : 173.43 = 96.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.06/173.43 = 96.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.06x = 173.43 × 96.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.06x = 16,805.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,805.37/126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.31

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