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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 174.77 and 107.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 174.77 and 107.05 is: 147.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 174.77 = 107.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/174.77 = 107.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 174.77 × 107.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 18,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,709.28/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.60

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