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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.45, 189.41 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.45, 189.41 and 74.94 is: 112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.45 : 189.41 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.45/189.41 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.45x = 189.41 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.45x = 14,194.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,194.39/126.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.25

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