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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 174.85 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 174.85 and 113.82 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 174.85 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/174.85 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 174.85 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 19,901.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,901.43/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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