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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.96, 175.15 and 94.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.96, 175.15 and 94.15 is: 129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.96 : 175.15 = 94.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.96/175.15 = 94.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.96x = 175.15 × 94.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.96x = 16,490.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,490.37/126.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.89

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