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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.56, 174.35 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.56, 174.35 and 93.76 is: 129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.56 : 174.35 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.56/174.35 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.56x = 174.35 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.56x = 16,346.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,346.85/126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.16

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