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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.40, 174.56 and 104.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.40, 174.56 and 104.72 is: 144.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.40 : 174.56 = 104.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.40/174.56 = 104.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.40x = 174.56 × 104.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.40x = 18,279.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,279.92/126.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.62

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