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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 174.78 and 113.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 174.78 and 113.70 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 174.78 = 113.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/174.78 = 113.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 174.78 × 113.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 19,872.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,872.49/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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