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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.79, 174.87 and 85.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.79, 174.87 and 85.32 is: 117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.79 : 174.87 = 85.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.79/174.87 = 85.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.79x = 174.87 × 85.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.79x = 14,919.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919.91/126.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.68

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