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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 174.66 and 102.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 174.66 and 102.06 is: 140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 174.66 = 102.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/174.66 = 102.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 174.66 × 102.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 17,825.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,825.42/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.73

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