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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.53, 174.89 and 116.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.53, 174.89 and 116.81 is: 161.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.53 : 174.89 = 116.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.53/174.89 = 116.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.53x = 174.89 × 116.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.53x = 20,428.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428.90/126.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.45

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