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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 173.92 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 173.92 and 93.44 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 173.92 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/173.92 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 173.92 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 16,251.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251.08/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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