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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 175.15 and 74.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 175.15 and 74.47 is: 102.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 175.15 = 74.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/175.15 = 74.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 175.15 × 74.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 13,043.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,043.08/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.75

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