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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 174.06 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 174.06 and 77 is: 106.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 174.06 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/174.06 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 174.06 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 13,402.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,402.62/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.25

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