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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 173.06 and 111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 173.06 and 111.28 is: 152.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 173.06 = 111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/173.06 = 111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 173.06 × 111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 19,258.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,258.12/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.75

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