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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 174.94 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 174.94 and 74.35 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 174.94 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/174.94 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 174.94 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 13,007.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,007.24/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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