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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 174.83 and 110.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 174.83 and 110.12 is: 151.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 174.83 = 110.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/174.83 = 110.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 174.83 × 110.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 19,250.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,250.85/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.78

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