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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.36, 174.10 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.36, 174.10 and 115.44 is: 159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.36 : 174.10 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.36/174.10 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.36x = 174.10 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.36x = 20,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,098.10/126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.05

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