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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.14, 173.94 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.14, 173.94 and 81.79 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.14 : 173.94 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.14/173.94 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.14x = 173.94 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.14x = 14,226.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226.55/126.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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