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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 174.65 and 85.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 174.65 and 85.10 is: 117.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 174.65 = 85.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/174.65 = 85.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 174.65 × 85.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 14,861.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,861.42/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.42

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