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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.39, 174.25 and 102.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.39, 174.25 and 102.79 is: 141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.39 : 174.25 = 102.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.39/174.25 = 102.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.39x = 174.25 × 102.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.39x = 17,911.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,911.99/126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.73

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