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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.33, 189.26 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.33, 189.26 and 74.15 is: 111.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.33 : 189.26 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.33/189.26 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.33x = 189.26 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.33x = 14,032.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,032.79/126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.08

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