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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 174.80 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 174.80 and 74.22 is: 102.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 174.80 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/174.80 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 174.80 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 12,973.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,973.66/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.43

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