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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 174.97 and 85.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 174.97 and 85.37 is: 117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 174.97 = 85.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/174.97 = 85.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 174.97 × 85.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 14,937.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937.41/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.70

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