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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 173.67 and 118.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 173.67 and 118.65 is: 163.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 173.67 = 118.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/173.67 = 118.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 173.67 × 118.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 20,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,606.24/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.42

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