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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 173.82 and 117.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 173.82 and 117.21 is: 161.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 173.82 = 117.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/173.82 = 117.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 173.82 × 117.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 20,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372.86/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.69

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