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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 188.96 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 188.96 and 95.73 is: 143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 188.96 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/188.96 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 188.96 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 18,088.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,088.66/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.44

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