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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.87, 175.41 and 111.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.87, 175.41 and 111.49 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.87 : 175.41 = 111.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.87/175.41 = 111.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.87x = 175.41 × 111.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.87x = 19,556.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,556.46/126.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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