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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 174.72 and 106.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 174.72 and 106.12 is: 146.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 174.72 = 106.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/174.72 = 106.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 174.72 × 106.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 18,541.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,541.29/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.13

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