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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.70, 174.93 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.70, 174.93 and 80.12 is: 110.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.70 : 174.93 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.70/174.93 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.70x = 174.93 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.70x = 14,015.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,015.53/126.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.62

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