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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 173.88 and 74.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 173.88 and 74.28 is: 102.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 173.88 = 74.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/173.88 = 74.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 173.88 × 74.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 12,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,915.81/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.51

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