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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 84.54, 126.48 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 84.54, 126.48 and 74.94 is: 112.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    84.54 : 126.48 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    84.54/126.48 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    84.54x = 126.48 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    84.54x = 9,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,478.41/84.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.12

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