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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.50, 174.51 and 117.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.50, 174.51 and 117.71 is: 162.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.50 : 174.51 = 117.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.50/174.51 = 117.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.50x = 174.51 × 117.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.50x = 20,540.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540.98/126.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.38

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