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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.10, 188.85 and 74.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.10, 188.85 and 74.62 is: 111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.10 : 188.85 = 74.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.10/188.85 = 74.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.10x = 188.85 × 74.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.10x = 14,091.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,091.99/126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.75

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