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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 174.38 and 104.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 174.38 and 104.39 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 174.38 = 104.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/174.38 = 104.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 174.38 × 104.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 18,203.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203.53/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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