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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.78, 175.10 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.78, 175.10 and 93.66 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.78 : 175.10 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.78/175.10 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.78x = 175.10 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.78x = 16,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,399.40/126.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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