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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.68, 174.59 and 102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.68, 174.59 and 102.08 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.68 : 174.59 = 102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.68/174.59 = 102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.68x = 174.59 × 102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.68x = 17,822.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,822.15/126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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