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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.13, 173.73 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.13, 173.73 and 93.33 is: 128.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.13 : 173.73 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.13/173.73 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.13x = 173.73 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.13x = 16,214.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214.22/126.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.55

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