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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 174.91 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 174.91 and 102.16 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 174.91 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/174.91 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 174.91 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 17,868.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,868.81/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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