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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 173.99 and 106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 173.99 and 106.34 is: 146.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 173.99 = 106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/173.99 = 106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 173.99 × 106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 18,500.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500.69/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.73

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