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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.90, 174.98 and 94.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.90, 174.98 and 94.22 is: 129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.90 : 174.98 = 94.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.90/174.98 = 94.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.90x = 174.98 × 94.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.90x = 16,486.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,486.62/126.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.92

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