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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.58, 174.60 and 111.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.58, 174.60 and 111.02 is: 153.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.58 : 174.60 = 111.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.58/174.60 = 111.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.58x = 174.60 × 111.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.58x = 19,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,384.53/126.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.14

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