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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.46, 174.53 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.46, 174.53 and 85 is: 117.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.46 : 174.53 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.46/174.53 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.46x = 174.53 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.46x = 14,835.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,835.05/126.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.31

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