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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.23, 174.08 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.23, 174.08 and 93.56 is: 129.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.23 : 174.08 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.23/174.08 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.23x = 174.08 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.23x = 16,286.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286.29/126.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.03

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