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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 162.96, 225.06 and 126.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 162.96, 225.06 and 126.12 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    162.96 : 225.06 = 126.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    162.96/225.06 = 126.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    162.96x = 225.06 × 126.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    162.96x = 28,384.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,384.57/162.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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