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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 173.81 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 173.81 and 112.47 is: 154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 173.81 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/173.81 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 173.81 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 19,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547.85/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.79

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