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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.80, 174.66 and 115.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.80, 174.66 and 115.74 is: 159.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.80 : 174.66 = 115.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.80/174.66 = 115.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.80x = 174.66 × 115.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.80x = 20,215.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,215.15/126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.43

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