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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.33, 174.15 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.33, 174.15 and 93.52 is: 128.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.33 : 174.15 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.33/174.15 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.33x = 174.15 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.33x = 16,286.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,286.73/126.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.93

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