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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 175.23 and 115.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 175.23 and 115.70 is: 160.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 175.23 = 115.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/175.23 = 115.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 175.23 × 115.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 20,273.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,273.23/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.10

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