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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.33, 174.17 and 111.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.33, 174.17 and 111.65 is: 153.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.33 : 174.17 = 111.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.33/174.17 = 111.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.33x = 174.17 × 111.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.33x = 19,444.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,444.86/126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.93

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