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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 175.12 and 85.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 175.12 and 85.38 is: 117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 175.12 = 85.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/175.12 = 85.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 175.12 × 85.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 14,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,951.75/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.88

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