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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 188.89 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 188.89 and 95.51 is: 143.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 188.89 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/188.89 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 188.89 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 18,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,041.12/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.15

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