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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.62, 174.72 and 74.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.62, 174.72 and 74.15 is: 102.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.62 : 174.72 = 74.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.62/174.72 = 74.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.62x = 174.72 × 74.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.62x = 12,955.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,955.49/126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.32

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