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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 175.13 and 68.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 175.13 and 68.69 is: 94.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 175.13 = 68.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/175.13 = 68.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 175.13 × 68.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 12,029.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,029.28/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.79

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