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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.38, 174.19 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.38, 174.19 and 105.59 is: 145.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.38 : 174.19 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.38/174.19 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.38x = 174.19 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.38x = 18,392.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,392.72/126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.54

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