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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 174.62 and 105.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 174.62 and 105.98 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 174.62 = 105.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/174.62 = 105.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 174.62 × 105.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 18,505.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,505.62/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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