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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.96, 174.76 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.96, 174.76 and 94.16 is: 129.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.96 : 174.76 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.96/174.76 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.96x = 174.76 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.96x = 16,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,455.40/126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.61

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