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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.07, 174.45 and 107.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.07, 174.45 and 107.62 is: 148.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.07 : 174.45 = 107.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.07/174.45 = 107.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.07x = 174.45 × 107.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.07x = 18,774.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,774.31/126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.92

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