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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 189.41 and 74.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 189.41 and 74.86 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 189.41 = 74.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/189.41 = 74.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 189.41 × 74.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 14,178.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,178.38/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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