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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.30, 174.32 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.30, 174.32 and 105.55 is: 145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.30 : 174.32 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.30/174.32 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.30x = 174.32 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.30x = 18,399.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,399.48/126.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.68

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