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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 174.96 and 74.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 174.96 and 74.32 is: 102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 174.96 = 74.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/174.96 = 74.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 174.96 × 74.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 13,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,003.03/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.56

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