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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 173.97 and 102.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 173.97 and 102.86 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 173.97 = 102.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/173.97 = 102.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 173.97 × 102.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 17,894.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,894.99/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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