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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 174.09 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 174.09 and 115.45 is: 159.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 174.09 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/174.09 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 174.09 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 20,098.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098.69/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.08

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