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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 174.76 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 174.76 and 118.41 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 174.76 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/174.76 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 174.76 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 20,693.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,693.33/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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