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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 173.99 and 95.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 173.99 and 95.00 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 173.99 = 95.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/173.99 = 95.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 173.99 × 95.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 16,528.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,528.42/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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