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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 174.06 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 174.06 and 120.15 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 174.06 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/174.06 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 174.06 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 20,913.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,913.31/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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