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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126, 188.86 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126, 188.86 and 74.62 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126 : 188.86 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126/188.86 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126x = 188.86 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126x = 14,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,092.73/126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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