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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 174.89 and 103.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 174.89 and 103.57 is: 142.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 174.89 = 103.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/174.89 = 103.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 174.89 × 103.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 18,113.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,113.18/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.63

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