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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.26, 175.16 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.26, 175.16 and 119.58 is: 165.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.26 : 175.16 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.26/175.16 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.26x = 175.16 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.26x = 20,945.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,945.27/126.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.89

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