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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.10, 173.84 and 106.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.10, 173.84 and 106.66 is: 147.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.10 : 173.84 = 106.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.10/173.84 = 106.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.10x = 173.84 × 106.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.10x = 18,541.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541.77/126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.04

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