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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.66, 174.87 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.66, 174.87 and 94.08 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.66 : 174.87 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.66/174.87 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.66x = 174.87 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.66x = 16,451.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,451.77/126.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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