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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.33, 189.51 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.33, 189.51 and 74.93 is: 112.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.33 : 189.51 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.33/189.51 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.33x = 189.51 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.33x = 14,198.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,198.76/126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.40

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