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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 173.79 and 110.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 173.79 and 110.81 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 173.79 = 110.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/173.79 = 110.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 173.79 × 110.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 19,256.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,256.80/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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