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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.04, 189.24 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.04, 189.24 and 95.98 is: 144.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.04 : 189.24 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.04/189.24 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.04x = 189.24 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.04x = 18,163.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,163.26/126.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.11

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