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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.52, 174.50 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.52, 174.50 and 85 is: 117.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.52 : 174.50 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.52/174.50 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.52x = 174.50 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.52x = 14,832.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,832.50/126.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.23

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