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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 175.10 and 114.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 175.10 and 114.62 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 175.10 = 114.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/175.10 = 114.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 175.10 × 114.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 20,068.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068.51/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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