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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 174.84 and 102.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 174.84 and 102.44 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 174.84 = 102.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/174.84 = 102.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 174.84 × 102.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 17,910.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,910.61/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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