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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.84, 175.04 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.84, 175.04 and 68.63 is: 94.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.84 : 175.04 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.84/175.04 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.84x = 175.04 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.84x = 12,012.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,012.42/126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.70

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