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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 174.54 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 174.54 and 116.21 is: 160.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 174.54 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/174.54 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 174.54 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 20,283.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,283.29/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.29

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