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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.35, 173.91 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.35, 173.91 and 113.19 is: 155.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.35 : 173.91 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.35/173.91 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.35x = 173.91 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.35x = 19,684.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,684.87/126.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.80

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