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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.13, 174.08 and 74.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.13, 174.08 and 74.38 is: 102.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.13 : 174.08 = 74.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.13/174.08 = 74.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.13x = 174.08 × 74.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.13x = 12,948.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,948.07/126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.66

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