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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.15, 174.32 and 104.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.15, 174.32 and 104.28 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.15 : 174.32 = 104.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.15/174.32 = 104.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.15x = 174.32 × 104.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.15x = 18,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,178.09/126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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