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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.59, 174.69 and 74.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.59, 174.69 and 74.84 is: 103.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.59 : 174.69 = 74.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.59/174.69 = 74.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.59x = 174.69 × 74.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.59x = 13,072.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,072.93/126.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.27

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