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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 174.82 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 174.82 and 118.06 is: 162.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 174.82 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/174.82 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 174.82 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 20,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639.25/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.62

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