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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 174.43 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 174.43 and 110.02 is: 151.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 174.43 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/174.43 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 174.43 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 19,190.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190.79/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.80

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