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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 174.93 and 85.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 174.93 and 85.46 is: 117.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 174.93 = 85.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/174.93 = 85.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 174.93 × 85.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 14,949.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,949.04/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.92

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