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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 188.76 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 188.76 and 95.77 is: 143.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 188.76 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/188.76 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 188.76 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 18,077.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,077.55/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.37

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