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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.01, 174.09 and 93.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.01, 174.09 and 93.21 is: 128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.01 : 174.09 = 93.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.01/174.09 = 93.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.01x = 174.09 × 93.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.01x = 16,226.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,226.93/126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.77

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