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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.18, 189.02 and 74.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.18, 189.02 and 74.68 is: 111.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.18 : 189.02 = 74.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.18/189.02 = 74.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.18x = 189.02 × 74.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.18x = 14,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,116.01/126.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.87

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