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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 174.80 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 174.80 and 113.67 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 174.80 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/174.80 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 174.80 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 19,868.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,868.95/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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