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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 174.20 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 174.20 and 93.57 is: 129.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 174.20 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/174.20 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 174.20 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 16,299.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,299.43/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.11

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