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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 173.87 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 173.87 and 113.38 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 173.87 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/173.87 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 173.87 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 19,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,713.38/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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