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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 174.84 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 174.84 and 102.08 is: 141.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 174.84 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/174.84 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 174.84 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 17,847.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847.67/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.02

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