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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.38, 189.02 and 74.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.38, 189.02 and 74.90 is: 112.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.38 : 189.02 = 74.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.38/189.02 = 74.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.38x = 189.02 × 74.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.38x = 14,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,157.60/126.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.02

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