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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.06, 173.95 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.06, 173.95 and 115.74 is: 159.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.06 : 173.95 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.06/173.95 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.06x = 173.95 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.06x = 20,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,132.97/126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.71

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