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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.21, 174.15 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.21, 174.15 and 74.46 is: 102.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.21 : 174.15 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.21/174.15 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.21x = 174.15 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.21x = 12,967.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,967.21/126.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.74

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