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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.22, 174.24 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.22, 174.24 and 93.52 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.22 : 174.24 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.22/174.24 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.22x = 174.24 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.22x = 16,294.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,294.92/126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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