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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 173.75 and 84.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 173.75 and 84.57 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 173.75 = 84.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/173.75 = 84.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 173.75 × 84.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 14,694.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,694.04/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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