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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 174 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 174 and 114.42 is: 157.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 174 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/174 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 174 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 19,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,909.08/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.86

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