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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.68, 174.92 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.68, 174.92 and 110.48 is: 152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.68 : 174.92 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.68/174.92 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.68x = 174.92 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.68x = 19,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,323.73/126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.55

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