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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 174.95 and 68.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 174.95 and 68.56 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 174.95 = 68.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/174.95 = 68.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 174.95 × 68.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 11,994.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,994.58/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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