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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.71, 174.88 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.71, 174.88 and 74.27 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.71 : 174.88 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.71/174.88 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.71x = 174.88 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.71x = 12,988.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,988.34/126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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