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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 173.76 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 173.76 and 120.32 is: 165.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 173.76 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/173.76 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 173.76 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 20,906.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,906.80/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.82

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