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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 174.75 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 174.75 and 93.93 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 174.75 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/174.75 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 174.75 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 16,414.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,414.27/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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