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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.42, 174.54 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.42, 174.54 and 93.63 is: 129.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.42 : 174.54 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.42/174.54 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.42x = 174.54 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.42x = 16,342.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,342.18/126.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.27

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