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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 174.05 and 105.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 174.05 and 105.35 is: 145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 174.05 = 105.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/174.05 = 105.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 174.05 × 105.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 18,336.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336.17/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.40

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