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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.98, 175.12 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.98, 175.12 and 94.31 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.98 : 175.12 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.98/175.12 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.98x = 175.12 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.98x = 16,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514.46/126.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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