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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 174.68 and 106.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 174.68 and 106.15 is: 146.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 174.68 = 106.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/174.68 = 106.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 174.68 × 106.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 18,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,542.28/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.07

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