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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 174.78 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 174.78 and 108.28 is: 149.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 174.78 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/174.78 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 174.78 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 18,925.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,925.18/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.30

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