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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 174.95 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 174.95 and 80.21 is: 110.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 174.95 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/174.95 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 174.95 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 14,032.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032.74/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.71

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