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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.06, 173.90 and 102.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.06, 173.90 and 102.77 is: 141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.06 : 173.90 = 102.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.06/173.90 = 102.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.06x = 173.90 × 102.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.06x = 17,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,870.32/126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.76

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