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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.20, 174 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.20, 174 and 93.44 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.20 : 174 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.20/174 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.20x = 174 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.20x = 16,258.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,258.56/126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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