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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 175.24 and 93.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 175.24 and 93.71 is: 129.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 175.24 = 93.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/175.24 = 93.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 175.24 × 93.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 16,421.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421.74/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.37

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