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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 174.69 and 118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 174.69 and 118.17 is: 162.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 174.69 = 118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/174.69 = 118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 174.69 × 118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 20,643.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,643.12/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.56

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