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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.17, 173.85 and 108.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.17, 173.85 and 108.44 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.17 : 173.85 = 108.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.17/173.85 = 108.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.17x = 173.85 × 108.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.17x = 18,853.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,853.26/126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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