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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 174.02 and 102.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 174.02 and 102.96 is: 141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 174.02 = 102.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/174.02 = 102.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 174.02 × 102.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 17,917.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,917.10/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.93

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