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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.65, 174.75 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.65, 174.75 and 74.18 is: 102.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.65 : 174.75 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.65/174.75 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.65x = 174.75 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.65x = 12,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,962.08/126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.35

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