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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.10, 173.73 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.10, 173.73 and 108.55 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.10 : 173.73 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.10/173.73 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.10x = 173.73 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.10x = 18,858.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,858.39/126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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