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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.10, 189.50 and 74.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.10, 189.50 and 74.76 is: 112.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.10 : 189.50 = 74.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.10/189.50 = 74.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.10x = 189.50 × 74.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.10x = 14,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167.02/126.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.35

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