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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.54, 174.56 and 76.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.54, 174.56 and 76.74 is: 105.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.54 : 174.56 = 76.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.54/174.56 = 76.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.54x = 174.56 × 76.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.54x = 13,395.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,395.35/126.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.86

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