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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.96, 175.26 and 85.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.96, 175.26 and 85.73 is: 118.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.96 : 175.26 = 85.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.96/175.26 = 85.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.96x = 175.26 × 85.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.96x = 15,025.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,025.04/126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.34

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