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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.15, 173.79 and 118.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.15, 173.79 and 118.86 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.15 : 173.79 = 118.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.15/173.79 = 118.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.15x = 173.79 × 118.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.15x = 20,656.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,656.68/126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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