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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.86, 175.01 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.86, 175.01 and 94.19 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.86 : 175.01 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.86/175.01 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.86x = 175.01 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.86x = 16,482.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,482.85/126.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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