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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 174.96 and 102.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 174.96 and 102.26 is: 141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 174.96 = 102.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/174.96 = 102.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 174.96 × 102.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 17,891.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,891.41/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.01

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