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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.39, 173.97 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.39, 173.97 and 116.67 is: 160.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.39 : 173.97 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.39/173.97 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.39x = 173.97 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.39x = 20,297.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,297.08/126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.59

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