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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 173.44 and 115.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 173.44 and 115.43 is: 158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 173.44 = 115.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/173.44 = 115.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 173.44 × 115.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 20,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,019.46/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.43

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