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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.45, 174.26 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.45, 174.26 and 118.22 is: 162.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.45 : 174.26 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.45/174.26 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.45x = 174.26 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.45x = 20,599.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,599.55/126.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.91

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