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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.71, 174.88 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.71, 174.88 and 76.94 is: 106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.71 : 174.88 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.71/174.88 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.71x = 174.88 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.71x = 13,455.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,455.27/126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.19

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