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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.64, 174.54 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.64, 174.54 and 114.40 is: 157.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.64 : 174.54 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.64/174.54 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.64x = 174.54 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.64x = 19,967.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967.38/126.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.67

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