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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.82, 174.99 and 113.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.82, 174.99 and 113.05 is: 155.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.82 : 174.99 = 113.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.82/174.99 = 113.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.82x = 174.99 × 113.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.82x = 19,782.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,782.62/126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.99

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