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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 173.70 and 115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 173.70 and 115.08 is: 158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 173.70 = 115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/173.70 = 115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 173.70 × 115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 19,989.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,989.40/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.34

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