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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.15, 173.67 and 108.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.15, 173.67 and 108.90 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.15 : 173.67 = 108.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.15/173.67 = 108.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.15x = 173.67 × 108.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.15x = 18,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,912.42/126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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