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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 174.54 and 106

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 174.54 and 106 is: 145.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 174.54 = 106 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/174.54 = 106/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 174.54 × 106
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 18,501.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,501.24/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.95

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