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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.15, 174.84 and 114

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.15, 174.84 and 114 is: 158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.15 : 174.84 = 114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.15/174.84 = 114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.15x = 174.84 × 114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.15x = 19,931.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,931.76/126.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.00

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