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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.39, 174.62 and 94.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.39, 174.62 and 94.06 is: 129.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.39 : 174.62 = 94.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.39/174.62 = 94.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.39x = 174.62 × 94.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.39x = 16,425.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,425.21/126.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.95

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