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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.40, 262.94 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.40, 262.94 and 84.14 is: 126.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.40 : 262.94 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.40/262.94 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.40x = 262.94 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.40x = 22,123.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,123.77/175.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.13

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