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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.16, 174.12 and 103.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.16, 174.12 and 103.12 is: 142.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.16 : 174.12 = 103.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.16/174.12 = 103.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.16x = 174.12 × 103.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.16x = 17,955.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,955.25/126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.32

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