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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 174.17 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 174.17 and 76.44 is: 105.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 174.17 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/174.17 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 174.17 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 13,313.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,313.17/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.47

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