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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 174.76 and 111.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 174.76 and 111.31 is: 153.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 174.76 = 111.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/174.76 = 111.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 174.76 × 111.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 19,451.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,451.82/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.45

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