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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.65, 174.66 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.65, 174.66 and 89.84 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.65 : 174.66 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.65/174.66 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.65x = 174.66 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.65x = 15,691.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691.45/126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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