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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 173.76 and 117.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 173.76 and 117.65 is: 162.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 173.76 = 117.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/173.76 = 117.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 173.76 × 117.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 20,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,442.00/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.10

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