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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.33, 173.82 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.33, 173.82 and 101.22 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.33 : 173.82 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.33/173.82 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.33x = 173.82 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.33x = 17,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,594.06/126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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