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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 174.89 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 174.89 and 68.51 is: 94.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 174.89 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/174.89 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 174.89 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 11,982.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,982.46/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.55

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