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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 173.73 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 173.73 and 113.81 is: 156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 173.73 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/173.73 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 173.73 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 19,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,772.65/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.78

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