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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 173.92 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 173.92 and 74.24 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 173.92 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/173.92 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 173.92 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 12,911.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,911.82/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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