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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 174.75 and 93.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 174.75 and 93.59 is: 128.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 174.75 = 93.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/174.75 = 93.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 174.75 × 93.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 16,354.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,354.85/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.94

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