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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.52, 174.58 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.52, 174.58 and 74.08 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.52 : 174.58 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.52/174.58 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.52x = 174.58 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.52x = 12,932.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,932.89/126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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