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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.85, 174.94 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.85, 174.94 and 94.18 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.85 : 174.94 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.85/174.94 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.85x = 174.94 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.85x = 16,475.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,475.85/126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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