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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.28, 174.16 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.28, 174.16 and 113.32 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.28 : 174.16 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.28/174.16 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.28x = 174.16 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.28x = 19,735.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,735.81/126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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