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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 174.69 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 174.69 and 115.80 is: 159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 174.69 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/174.69 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 174.69 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 20,229.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,229.10/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.45

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