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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.28, 173.88 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.28, 173.88 and 115.48 is: 159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.28 : 173.88 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.28/173.88 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.28x = 173.88 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.28x = 20,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079.66/126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.01

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