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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 174.96 and 111.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 174.96 and 111.18 is: 153.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 174.96 = 111.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/174.96 = 111.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 174.96 × 111.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 19,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,452.05/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.72

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