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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 174.38 and 84.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 174.38 and 84.89 is: 117.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 174.38 = 84.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/174.38 = 84.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 174.38 × 84.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 14,803.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,803.13/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.17

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