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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.34, 174.07 and 93.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.34, 174.07 and 93.09 is: 128.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.34 : 174.07 = 93.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.34/174.07 = 93.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.34x = 174.07 × 93.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.34x = 16,202.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,202.84/126.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.25

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