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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.08, 173.96 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.08, 173.96 and 95.02 is: 131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.08 : 173.96 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.08/173.96 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.08x = 173.96 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.08x = 16,529.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,529.68/126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.10

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