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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.33, 174.44 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.33, 174.44 and 111.54 is: 154.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.33 : 174.44 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.33/174.44 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.33x = 174.44 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.33x = 19,457.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,457.04/126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.02

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