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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.49, 174.61 and 113.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.49, 174.61 and 113.98 is: 157.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.49 : 174.61 = 113.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.49/174.61 = 113.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.49x = 174.61 × 113.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.49x = 19,901.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,901.93/126.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.34

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