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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 174.88 and 80.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 174.88 and 80.14 is: 110.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 174.88 = 80.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/174.88 = 80.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 174.88 × 80.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 14,014.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,014.42/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.58

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