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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 173.68 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 173.68 and 96.96 is: 133.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 173.68 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/173.68 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 173.68 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 16,840.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840.01/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.57

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