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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.06, 173.91 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.06, 173.91 and 74.22 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.06 : 173.91 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.06/173.91 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.06x = 173.91 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.06x = 12,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,907.60/126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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