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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 174.71 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 174.71 and 74.14 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 174.71 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/174.71 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 174.71 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 12,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,952.75/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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