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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.77, 175.10 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.77, 175.10 and 94.20 is: 130.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.77 : 175.10 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.77/175.10 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.77x = 175.10 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.77x = 16,493.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,493.95/126.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.11

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