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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.28, 174.18 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.28, 174.18 and 111.40 is: 153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.28 : 174.18 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.28/174.18 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.28x = 174.18 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.28x = 19,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,403.65/126.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.66

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