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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.01, 174 and 117.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.01, 174 and 117.82 is: 162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.01 : 174 = 117.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.01/174 = 117.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.01x = 174 × 117.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.01x = 20,500.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,500.68/126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.69

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