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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 174.90 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 174.90 and 105.01 is: 144.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 174.90 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/174.90 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 174.90 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 18,366.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,366.25/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.75

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