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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 173.97 and 96.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 173.97 and 96.95 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 173.97 = 96.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/173.97 = 96.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 173.97 × 96.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 16,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,865.52/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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