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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 173.84 and 108.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 173.84 and 108.53 is: 149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 173.84 = 108.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/173.84 = 108.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 173.84 × 108.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 18,865.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,865.44/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.58

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