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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.44, 174.40 and 84.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.44, 174.40 and 84.42 is: 116.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.44 : 174.40 = 84.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.44/174.40 = 84.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.44x = 174.40 × 84.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.44x = 14,721.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,721.98/126.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.44

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