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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 175.10 and 94.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 175.10 and 94.07 is: 129.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 175.10 = 94.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/175.10 = 94.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 175.10 × 94.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 16,471.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,471.62/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.82

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