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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 189.74 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 189.74 and 81 is: 121.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 189.74 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/189.74 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 189.74 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 15,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,368.94/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.26

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