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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.82, 175.17 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.82, 175.17 and 104.77 is: 144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.82 : 175.17 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.82/175.17 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.82x = 175.17 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.82x = 18,352.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,352.56/126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.71

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