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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 174.86 and 74.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 174.86 and 74.27 is: 102.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 174.86 = 74.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/174.86 = 74.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 174.86 × 74.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 12,986.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,986.85/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.48

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