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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 174.52 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 174.52 and 110.16 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 174.52 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/174.52 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 174.52 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 19,225.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,225.12/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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